MUSIC AND SOUND EVENTS
Our curated events are food for the soul. We love offering unique and uplifting music soundscapes for deep listening.
Saturday 28th March
7.00pm - 9.00pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Kirtan Melbourne & The Open Space present a Night of Devotional Kirtan
Join us for an immersive evening of devotional kirtan - a soul-stirring journey of sacred mantra, live music and shared devotion. Through call-and-response chanting, gentle rhythms and melodic repetition, we create a space where the mind softens, the heart opens and community gathers in sacred sound. Whether you come to sing, listen, meditate or simply rest in the vibration, this is an invitation to reconnect with yourself and something greater through the ancient path of bhakti.
This special gathering is a fundraiser for Sadhu Seva Foundation and Sansar Gyaan Pathshala School, with all funds raised donated directly to these two organisations.
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Sadhu Seva Foundation supports wandering sadhus and spiritual communities in India with food, medical care and essential aid.
Sansar Gyaan Pathshala School provides free education, meals and support for children in rural remote India. It creates opportunity and dignity through learning, and is especially focussed at engaging and retaining girls in education.
Come together in song, stillness and service - and let devotion become action.
All are welcome. No experience needed.
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6.30pm - Doors open
7.00pm - 9.00pm - Devotional Kirtan beings
-= Tickets =-From $10 to $30 + booking fee
+ Provided seating is mostly on floor cushions (some chairs available for those with difficulty sitting on the floor).
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/kirtan-melbourne-and-open-space-kirtan
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
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-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
Saturday 11th April
7.00pm - 8.15pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
A Sacred Journey in Sound
According to the ancient sages of India, music was not merely an art but a divine gift, descending like a river of sound from higher realms of consciousness. From the earliest times, the twin streams of Vedic and Gandharva music were nurtured in the quiet hermitages of saints and seers, where melody became meditation and rhythm a pathway to prayer. In those forest sanctuaries, sound itself was worship, and every note carried the fragrance of devotion.
This special performance is dedicated to that timeless lineage, weaving together the depth of Indian classical tradition with the heartfelt simplicity of devotional song. Sarita McHarg from the NAAD Academy of Sound and Music will guide listeners through a luminous selection of Indian bhajans and classical ragas, her sitar singing with strings that shimmer like starlight upon water. She is joined by Saby Bhattacharya on sarod, whose deep, resonant tones unfold like warm earth after rain, and Manmit Singh on tabla, whose rhythms pulse like the living heartbeat of creation.
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Together, their music becomes both journey and sanctuary - an invitation to travel inward through sound. Lovers of Indian music will delight in the familiar contours of raga and tala, while those who arrive simply in curiosity may discover something unexpected: a quiet joy, a gentle uplift, a sense of stillness awakened by melody.
This is more than a concert; it is an offering. An evening where devotion and artistry meet, where ancient wisdom speaks through vibration, and where listeners are reminded that music, at its purest, is a bridge between the human soul and the infinite.
-= Evening Flow =-
6.30pm - Complimentary chai is served
7.00pm - 8.15pm - Sacred Journey in Sound beings
-= Tickets =-Tickets: $40 + booking fee ($45 at the door).
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/a-sacred-journey-in-sound
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
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Sarita McHarg - Sitar & Voice
Rooted in centuries-old Indian folk culture, Sarita McHarg brings a rare blend of classical depth and contemporary expression to the world of music. A devoted sitarist and vocalist, her artistry is shaped by bhakti — music as a form of prayer. She has received several prestigious honours, including recognition as an All India Radio Artist, a Talent Award from Vikram University (India), and awards from the State Government of Madhya Pradesh for her contribution to Malwa folk music.
Over a musical journey spanning more than thirty-five years, Sarita has become widely known for her spiritually infused, heart-stirring style, her strong command of classical ragas, and her gift for drawing audiences into the living fabric of a composition. Whether performing at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival or the Sydney Fringe Festival, the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory or the sacred Mahakal Temple in India, she moves effortlessly between tradition and innovation. Dedicated to sharing spiritual folk music with new generations, Sarita has performed and taught at leading institutions including the University of Melbourne, Monash University, and the University of Indore.
Saby Bhattacharya - Sarod
Saby Bhattacharya is an exponent of the 19 string North Indian classical instrument known as the sarod. Starting with classical vocal music training from the age of 5 he received advanced musical training in his home town of Varanasi, an ancient seat of Indian Classical Music and Dance, before receiving training on sarod from legendary sarod maestro Padma Vibhushan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan in New Delhi. He has further enhanced his musical training by receiving ongoing guidance from sitar maestros Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan and Pandit Sugato Nag.
He is the author of the only book on playing this difficult instrument, and has pioneered collaboration with the wider Australian musical fraternity, including playing the first ever Concerto for Sarod with the Preston Symphony Orchestra. He is also the current President of the Federation of Indian Music and Dance (an apex body of Indian classical music schools) as well as Artistic Director of the Melbourne Hindustani Classical Music Society. He is translating books and videos on Indian Classical Music into English for the benefit of a global audience and publishes them on his Youtube Channel and website sarod.com.au. His debut work as Composer for the Play "The Wrong Gods" coproduced by Melbourne Theatre Company and Belvoir Theatre, Sydney was nominated for a Sydney Theatre Award in 2025.
He is holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and an MBA from Deakin University.
Manmit Singh - Tabla
Manmit Singh is a sensitive and accomplished tabla artist whose playing combines technical mastery with deep musical intuition. Trained in the Hindustani classical tradition, he is known for his finely balanced accompaniment, shaping each raga with rhythmic clarity, warmth, and subtlety. His approach to rhythm allows melody and devotion to unfold naturally, creating a seamless dialogue between percussion and string.
With a strong grounding in classical tala systems and years of performance experience, Manmit brings both precision and poetry to the ensemble. His tabla becomes more than a timekeeper — it becomes the pulse of the music itself, guiding each phrase and breathing life into every composition with grace and restraint.
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-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
Saturday 2nd May
7.00pm - 8.15pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Mystical Duet
Music That Touches the Soul
Enter a deeply captivating musical journey with Czech multi-instrumentalists Ivo Sedlacek & Pavel Sedlacek.
Following their mesmerising 2024 concert at The Open Space, Mystical Duet returns to Australia for their fifth tour. We are honoured to welcome them back in May 2026 for an evening of rare beauty and deep listening.
Born of travel and shaped by nature and deep presence, their music carries the echoes of distant landscapes - mountains, deserts, forests and open skies. It flows in the present moment, created “here and now,” transforming the space into a living tapestry of sound and silence.
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This concert unfolds as a true meditation through music — a subtle journey into the most intimate dimensions of sound. You will hear the breathtaking, ethereal voice of the one-of-a-kind 37-string spherical violin “Andromeda”, alongside handpan, guitar and tuned glass, weaving luminous textures that touch the heart and calm the mind.
-= Tickets =-Tickets: $40 + booking fee ($45 at the door).
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/mystical-duet-march
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
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Ivo Sedlacek is a graduate of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (classical violin). He spent several years in India studying Indian classical music under world-renowned masters. Beyond the classical tradition, Ivo has long been drawn to subtle musical dimensions, developing a unique style in which each tone is deeply present and resonant, gently guiding listeners toward their inner essence. He has performed worldwide and released over thirty albums of original music.
Pavel Sedlacek began his journey as a prize-winning classical guitarist before his musical intuition led him to the handpan. Today, he is regarded as one of the most remarkable and original handpan players of his generation. Pavel performs both solo and in duo with his father and conducts international workshops and presentations dedicated to this unique instrument.
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-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
PAST EVENTS
Sunday 22 February
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Dancing Freedom
Dancing Freedom is a practice of liberation. It is a somatic, ecstatic and shamanic dance practice supporting the emergence of living oneness. Connecting people to their bodies, hearts, each other, the earth and the cosmos. It heals. It reveals. It welcomes.
Within a ritual of sacred ceremony, we enter a dance portal ~ an elemental wave of Earth ~ Water ~ Fire ~ Air ~ Ether.
A space whereby all parts of you are welcomed and explored through the medicine of dance, ceremony and common-Unity.
Awaken Your Body. Open your Heart. Express your essence. Love your shadow. Expand your light.
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We start with a warm up, opening circle, then dance an elemental wave. After dancing we complete the journey with a closing circle, an opportunity for sharings of reflection.
Please wear comfy clothes you feel good to dance in and bring a water bottle.
No dance experience required, you cannot do it wrong, every dance is medicine!
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Tickets: $25 - $40🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/dancing-freedom-ckzcd7y9
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
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-= About your facilitator =-
Dance, be thy medicine! Many dancefloors of wood and earth have lovingly held Kirsty through most of her years.Kirsty is an embodiment facilitator, an ethereal mystika, a dancer and bridge for the sacred ways.
Expressive movement through dance has always been part of her creative soul, then discovering the wonderful teachings of yoga around 10 years ago, she feels blessed to have discovered these beautiful expressions of healing. Kirsty wishes to offer transformational spaces for others to deeply explore the medicine of dance and yoga, and support in the collective evolution happening on this beautiful planet Earth.
A lifelong learner, philosophy and myth have always captured her heart, and the subtle-attunement, prana centred practices are where Kirsty shines her light.
Embracing light and shadow, Kirsty embodies inspiration for others to connect with curiosity to their unfolding soul path, and to celebrate their unique gifts and own inner wisdom.
Amongst spending countless hours on the dancefloor and attending workshops, Kirsty's initial further education and service was within Youth Work and Community Services, and more recently explored the weavings of Yoga, completing Australian Yoga Academy's Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching, and Hanuman Academy's Tantra Yoga Psychology and 5 Elements of Yoga.
Most recently, Kirsty became a Dancing Freedom facilitator and offers unique and playful conscious dance events.
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-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
Friday 6th February
7.00pm - 8.15pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Whispering Sky - Tenzin Choegyal in Concert
A musical journey to the heart of Tibet evoking the vastness of space and the beauty of the Himalayan plateau.
A special concert with Tenzin Choegyal, one of the world’s most celebrated Tibetan musicians.
A master of traditional instruments, but best known for his extraordinary vocal ability, Tenzin’s unique style embraces joyful folk tunes, meditative mantras and spoken word and a unique blend of east-west sounds. Tenzin’s music is infused with the essence of Tibetan wisdom and a sound as expansive as the Himalayas. His obvious joyfulness is infectious and his message is uplifting.
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Tenzin’s performance is equal parts folk storytelling, sonic meditation and spiritual offering, infused with the essence of Tibetan wisdom and a sound as expansive as the Himalayas. He channels the wisdom and traditions of his nomadic ancestors through his extraordinary vocal performances and mastery of traditional instruments the lingbu (bamboo flute) and dranyen (3-stringed lute). Through his songs, anecdotes and warm explanations, Tenzin brings Tibetan tradition into a very contemporary setting, even inviting audiences to join in lively singalongs and meditative mantras. His obvious joyfulness is infectious and his message is uplifting. If you’re drawn to music that speaks straight to the soul, this special performance of song, sound and spirit is not to be missed.
Some examples of Tenzin's music:
Tibetan Nomadic Soul: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfmMOZ_TqyI
WNYC's Spinning On Air: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC5_5Luh8lU
Lotus Born: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nnGnf88WsY
-= Evening Flow =-
6.30pm - Complimentary chai is served
7.00pm - 8.15pm - Concert with Tenzin Choegyal-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $40 + booking fee ($45 at the door).
🎟https://events.humanitix.com/tenzin-choegyal-in-concert
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
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Tenzin Choegyal, Tibetan-Australian artist, composer and Grammy nominee channels the wisdom and traditions of his nomadic ancestors through his extraordinary vocal performances and mastery of traditional instruments. Acknowledged as one of the world's finest musicians in the Tibetan tradition, Tenzin’s cantering rhythms, soaring vocals and sublime flute solos have thrilled audiences around the globe and established him as a favourite on the world music scene. While he strives to keep Tibet’s music alive in the freedom of exile, Tenzin also embraces opportunities to move away from tradition and explore new musical horizons with a diverse cast of international collaborators.
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-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
Saturday 17 January 2026
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Raga Flow
Indian Classical Rhythm & Raga-Based Kirtan
Join us for a special night of Indian Classical rhythm and Raga-based Kirtan, led by Shivam Rath, supported by an incredible lineup of guest musicians coming together for the first time.
✨ Featuring:
Shivam Rath – Indian Slide Guitar, electronics
Mico Sundari – Vocals (Japan)
Massimo Bidin – Tabla
Rosie Rayah Light – Vocals & Percussion
Mantra Lounge
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This immersive evening weaves ancient Indian Classical Raga, mantra, rhythm, and modern soundscapes into a heart-opening Kirtan experience. Three core musicians unite for the first time, bridging tradition and innovation through live instrumentation, rhythm, and devotional sound.
Expect deep listening, participatory chanting, and a nourishing sonic journey designed to open the heart and steady the mind.
🧘♀️ Provided seating is mostly on floor cushions (some chairs available for those with difficulty sitting on the floor).
-= Evening Flow =-
6.30pm - Complimentary chai is served
7.00pm - 9.00pm - Raga-based Kirtan experience-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $30 + booking fee ($35 on the door).
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/raga-flow-kirtan
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
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Classical musician and live looper Shivam Rath performs on Indian crystal slide guitar and electronic tabla, blending Raga, Mantra, Rhythm, and Beats in real-time looping. A second-generation musician, Shivam was born into a lineage of Yoga and Indian Classical music and has spent over a decade performing and teaching internationally.
He has studied with some of the world’s leading instrumentalists, including Debashish Bhattacharya (Indian Slide Guitar), Riley Lee (Shakuhachi), and Chota Lal Mishra (Tabla). Deeply passionate about sharing Raga music, Shivam has facilitated workshops, retreats, and tours across the globe, collaborating with acclaimed Indian maestros and helping revive ancient musical traditions in a modern context.
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-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
Sunday 14 December
5.00 pm - 6.00 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Sound Bath at Open Space
With Mat Creedon
Step into a serene evening of sound and stillness at the Open Space. Join Mat Creedon for a traditional, intimate sound bath journey that will last about an hour. Mat will create a soothing soundscape using Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, wind chimes, and Tibetan medicine gongs, allowing you to unwind and find a moment of peaceful clarity.
We’ll provide mats, bolsters, and blankets for your comfort, so all you need to do is wear comfy clothes and bring along anything else that makes you feel at ease - like your own blanket or an eye mask. It’s a perfect chance to let the gentle, healing frequencies guide you into relaxation, and maybe even drift off into a little nap. We can’t wait to share this peaceful evening with you!
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-= Evening Flow =-
4.30pm - Complimentary chai is served
5.00pm - 6.00pm - Sound Bath experience-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $35 + booking fee ($45 at the door).
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/sound-bath-with-mat-creedon
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Sunday 26 October, 30 November 2025
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Dancing Freedom
Earth & Cosmic Alchemy
✨️ We had so much fun dancing into our Earth & Cosmic Alchemy last month.. so we shall be continuing to journey with this theme again this month, YaY! ✨️
Dancing Freedom is a practice of liberation. It is a somatic, ecstatic and shamanic dance practice supporting the emergence of living oneness. Connecting people to their bodies, hearts, each other, the earth and the cosmos. It heals. It reveals. It welcomes.
Within a ritual of sacred ceremony, we enter a dance portal ~ an elemental wave of Earth ~ Water ~ Fire ~ Air ~ Ether.
A space whereby all parts of you are welcomed and explored through the medicine of dance, ceremony and common-Unity.
Awaken Your Body. Open your Heart. Express your essence. Love your shadow. Expand your light.
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Oh this great cosmic dance....
Of the sacred geometry of the earth, stars, moon and planets.. of galaxies and universes within and beyond!
Enchanted by the night skies for millenia.. movements through-out our universe.. a source of wonder and awe.. and an opportunity for re-alignment...
Eclipses, equinoxes, solstices, all of natures seasons & cycles.. sacred portals and a source of divine guidance and support.. if we choose the eyes to see...
Many ancient teachings & mythologies around the world speak to this earthly and celestial connection.. some may say a blueprint or pathway for our collective journey and evolution...
With so much sacred geometry abound in our skies.. 💫From earth to celestial...between earth and sky... let's dance our unique and sacred fractal of the whole.. integrating.. alchemising and moving in harmony and flow with the spirals and waves of...
this great cosmic dance.with the spirals and waves of...
this great cosmic dance.
-= Event flow =-5.00pm - 7.00pm
We start with a warm up, opening circle, then dance an elemental wave. After dancing we complete the journey with a closing circle, an opportunity for sharings of reflection.
No dance experience required, you cannot do it wrong, every dance is medicine!
-= Bring with you =-
Please wear comfy clothes you feel good to dance in and bring a water bottle.
-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $25 - $40
Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/dancing-freedom-earth-and-cosmic-alchemy-m2td7dzf* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
-= About your facilitator =-
Dance, be thy medicine! Many dancefloors of wood and earth have lovingly held Kirsty through most of her years.
Kirsty is an embodiment facilitator, an ethereal mystika, a dancer and bridge for the sacred ways.
Expressive movement through dance has always been part of her creative soul, then discovering the wonderful teachings of yoga around 10 years ago, she feels blessed to have discovered these beautiful expressions of healing. Kirsty wishes to offer transformational spaces for others to deeply explore the medicine of dance and yoga, and support in the collective evolution happening on this beautiful planet Earth.
A lifelong learner, philosophy and myth have always captured her heart, and the subtle-attunement, prana centred practices are where Kirsty shines her light.
Embracing light and shadow, Kirsty embodies inspiration for others to connect with curiosity to their unfolding soul path, and to celebrate their unique gifts and own inner wisdom.
Amongst spending countless hours on the dancefloor and attending workshops, Kirsty's initial further education and service was within Youth Work and Community Services, and more recently explored the weavings of Yoga, completing Australian Yoga Academy's Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching, and Hanuman Academy's Tantra Yoga Psychology and 5 Elements of Yoga.Most recently, Kirsty became a Dancing Freedom facilitator and offers unique and playful conscious dance events.
-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Sunday 9 November 2025
5.00 pm - 6.30 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Full Moon Reset
The Soma Experience
An immersive evening of sound, stillness, and spontaneous creation.
Under the illuminating energy of the full moon, step into a sanctuary of vibration and presence with The Soma Experience — a three-piece ensemble weaving an ever-evolving tapestry of live sound.
Through the alchemy of Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, clarinet, didgeridoo, flute, decks, percussion, and ethereal vocals, you are invited to dissolve into the field of resonance — a space where mind softens, breath deepens, and the body remembers its natural harmony.
Each session is a spontaneous creation, a living conversation between sound, silence, and the subtle intelligence of the moment. Guided by the moon’s reflective energy, the music emerges intuitively, shaping itself to the collective frequency of those present.
As tones and textures unfold, they guide you inward — beyond thought, beyond time — into deep states of rest, release, and renewal.
“Sound is the breath of the universe, singing through us.”
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-= The Soma Experience =-
Portia Tang — Vocals, Percussion
Michael Green — Soprano & Bass Clarinet, Didgeridoo, Percussion
Mat Creedon — Music Producer, Decks, Flute, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Percussion-= Evening Flow =-
4.30pm - Complimentary chai is served
5.00pm - 6.30pm - Sound Bath experience-= Bring with you =-
Wear comfortable loose clothing that allows movement with ease
We provide yoga mats and blankets but do bring your own if you feel that is more comfortable for you.
An eye-mask is recommended but not essential
-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $45 + booking fee ($55 at the door).
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/soma-full-moon-reset
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Saturday 25 October 2025
6.30pm - 8.00 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
ZÖJ
An Immersive Sound Experience
ZÖJ returns with an intimate Deep Listening experience centered on Give Water to Birds, their hauntingly beautiful second album. Anchored by Gelareh Pour’s soul-stirring vocals and mastery of the khamancheh and qeychak alto, together with Brian O’Dwyer’s nuanced percussion, this album now unfolds further through the delicate guitar of Brett Langsford. His presence doesn’t just expand the soundscape - it subtly reshapes it, “shifting the light” and offering “new textures to ZÖJ’s intricate, intuitive world”.
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Recorded live with minimal intervention, the album captures an ambient bird chorus that drifted into the studio - an unplanned yet perfect companion to the trio’s quiet, immersive sound. The result is a space between absence and presence, a sonic fabric that “holds both silence and sound, absence and presence, the fleeting and the enduring”.
• “ZÖJ’s music is truly unique - it evokes emotions as deep and complex as sorrow, sadness, and hope. It invites introspection…” - ZÖJ
• “Following a sold-out show in 2023… their connection is nothing short of magical, radiating with quiet intensity and a shared sense of purpose” - Melbourne Recital Centre
• “Their second album… is an expansion, a deepening. Here, guitarist Brett Langsford enters the space not as an addition but as a shifting of light” - Platform Arts
Join us at 6.30 pm on 25 October for an evening that is not just performance - but a listening ritual. Let the intertwining of music, poetry, silence, and presence carry you into a quiet reckoning.
-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $45 + booking fee ($55 at the door).
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
-= Location =-Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Sunday 19 October 2025
4.30 pm - 6.15 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Omnisutra Amitabha
Gong Bath and Buddhist Sutra
Please join Omnisutra at the Open Space to be immersed in Sanskrit song and the healing frequencies of sacred Gongs.
This sutra, called the Shurangama Mantra, an esoteric Buddhist sutra, is believed to have been given by the Buddha himself to his disciple Maitreya. It is an invocation of all the benevolent buddhas and bodhisattvas, and a dispelling of all negative entities. It contains many of the original premises that went on to create Buddhist philosophy, practice and culture.
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Omnisutra - A group of musicians and singers devoted to reanimating ancient holy songs in their original languages with authentic musical accompaniment.
Vocals and Drums Gavin Shri Amneon - Mystic, vocalist and percussionist, Gavin has invoked the gods of ancient civilisations in voice and music for over three decades, exploring sound with the mysteries of the soul.
Gongs Dimitri Papas - Sound Bath Practitioner and music producer
-= Event flow =-4.30pm - Studio space opens for settling in and intro
5.00pm - 6.15pm - Performance starts
-= Bring with you =-Wear comfortable loose clothing that allows movement with ease
We provide yoga mats and blankets but do bring your own if you feel that is more comfortable for you.
An eye-mask is recommended but not essential
-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $45 + booking fee ($55 at the door).
Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/omnisutra-amitabha* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Saturday 20 September 2025
6.30pm - 8.15 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Omnisutra Anubis - Anpu
A Sonic Immersion
Omnisutra returns to Open Space with another mesmerising sonic journey - transporting you to the mystical realms of ancient Egypt. Come join us for an auditory and spiritual odyssey through a musical rendition from the Book of the Dead, to the Dog headed God Anubis - Anpu, the God who guides us how to live so that after death we might find favour with the God's. The ancient Egyptian God who guides souls through to the hall of the weighing of the heart and to the afterlife. Through music, we summon the spirit of Anpu, who guides us through the underworld in life and death, who protects us through these challenging times, illuminating the path from mortality to eternity.
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The musical ensemble Omnisutra brings this ancient text to life through an alchemy of sonic elements. Composed of four visionary artists, Omnisutra blends voice, instrument and electronic textures creating an immersive, otherworldly atmosphere:
• Gavin Shri Amneon - A mystic, vocalist and percussionist Gavin has invoked the gods of ancient civilisations in voice and music for over three decades, exploring in sound the mysteries of the soul.
• Portia Tang - A trained vocalist, jazz singer and singing teacher, Portia’s ethereal chants summon the voices of the past, infusing each note with sacred resonance.
• Will Thompson - An oud player who has worked with Gavin for many years, Will’s improvised runs on this ancient instrument bring the past of ancient Egypt to life.
• Michael Green - On bass and soprano clarinet Michael evokes the sounds of the soul as it journeys through the afterlife paying obeisance to the Gods.
This performance is more than a concert - it is a ritual, an offering, and a passageway into the mysteries of existence. Let the voices of the gods rise and the vibrations of eternity guide you through this sonic invocation.
-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $45 + booking fee ($55 at the door).
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
-= Location =-Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Sunday 21 September 2025
4.30 pm - 6.30 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Sunday Stillness: Sound Bath
Step into a sanctuary of sound with The Soma Experience - a 3-piece sound bath ensemble inviting you to an evening of Sound Bath stillness, resonance, and deep inner alignment.
Let waves of Tibetan bowls, gongs, clarinet, yidaki, ethereal vocals, and more carry you gently into the spaces beneath thought - where silence breathes and the soul listens.
“Sound is the breath of the universe, singing through us.”
Can’t wait to share this experience with you!
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-= The Soma Experience =-
Portia Tang – Vocals, Percussion
Michael Green – Soprano & Bass clarinet, Percussion, Didge
Mat Creedon – Music Producer, Decks, Flute & Tibetan Singing Bowls-= Evening Flow =-
4.30pm - Studio space opens for settling in and intro
5.00pm - 6.30pm - Sound Bath experience-= Bring with you =-
Wear comfortable loose clothing that allows movement with ease
We provide yoga mats and blankets but do bring your own if you feel that is more comfortable for you.
An eye-mask is recommended but not essential
-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $45 + booking fee ($55 at the door).
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/sunday-stillness-sound-bath
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Sunday 6 July 2025
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Flow Dance
The SOMA Experience
-= A Dance of Life =-
Join The SOMA Experience for a transformative immersion in ecstatic dance and embodied movement.
FLOW DANCE is a live-band ecstatic dance journey where music and movement unfold in real time.
Mat sets the foundation with a powerful arc of original dance tracks—flowing, lyrical, tribal, and chaotic—and actively improvises live, layering textures, rhythms, and effects to shape the sound moment by moment. On top of this evolving soundscape, Portia Tang (vocals) and Michael Green (clarinet) respond in real time, weaving spontaneous melodies that mirror and amplify the energy in the room.
This is not a performance. It’s a shared experience. No talking. No choreography. Just sweat, sound, and full-body expression.
Flow Dance is a powerful fusion of dance, breath, and sound - a journey into presence, embodiment, and liberation. No experience needed - just a willingness to move and be moved.
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Through the resonant waves of music and movement, we awaken the Imaginal - a doorway to a deeper sense of being - rebalancing and restoring the energy centres (chakras) within. As the harmonies unfold and the dance emerges, we are invited into a remembrance of our own soul’s natural rhythm, flowing in unity with the cosmos.
Complimentary Cacao or Chai available upon arrival.
-= The Soma Experience =-
Portia Tang – Vocals, Percussion
Michael Green – Soprano & Bass clarinet, Percussion, Didge
Mat Creedon – Music Producer, Decks, Flute & Tibetan Singing Bowls
-= Evening Flow =-
5.00pm - Doors Open for Cacao or Chai
5.30pm - 7.00pm - Flow Dance
-= Bring with you =-
Wear comfortable loose clothing that allows movement with ease
Let the currents of sound carry you home.Let the currents of sound carry you home.
-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $44 + booking fee ($55 at the door).
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Saturday 21 June 2025
6.30pm - 9.00pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
Open Heart Kirtan at The Open Space
Singing has long been known as a means of expression for the soul. Kirtan provides a medium where singers and non singers can engage in this practice in a safe and supportive environment. Kirtan belongs to that area of practice know as Bhakti (devotional) yoga and is renowned for its capacity to open hearts and reach towards the higher self.
At Open Space we will come together this month in a larger gathering to experience the divine energy of Kirtan.
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The event is by donation and we provide a delicious plant based meal and non-dairy chai. All funds received are passed on as donations to support the Sansar Gyaan Pathshala School. Located in rural northern India, the school provides free education in an area where many children, especially girls, would not otherwise receive education. The school is fully operational and provides for over 300 students of primary school age together with scholarships to allow for further education.
All are welcome at Open Space Kirtan. Doors open at 6.30pm. Kirtan at 7.15pm. Please register through Humanitix for organisational purposes.
+ Chai and plant based meal available (by donation).
+ Provided seating is mostly on floor cushions (some chairs available for those with difficulty sitting on the floor).
+ Children are welcome but must be supervised at all times inside and outside the venue.
-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
Saturday 12th April 2025
7 pm - 8.30 pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
The Soma Experience
A Forest Journey
-= A Deeply Restorative Sonic Journey =-
Join The Soma Experience, a 3-piece Sound Bath Ensemble, for an evening of vibrational healing and deep inner exploration. Flow through rivers of sound as singing bowls, gongs, clarinet, yidaki, ethereal vocals, and more weave a sonic tapestry, guiding you into stillness beneath the noise of the mind.
“Sound is the breath of the universe, singing through us.”
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Through the resonant waves of music, we awaken the Imaginal - a doorway to a deeper sense of being - rebalancing and restoring the energy centres (chakras) within. As the harmonies unfold, we are invited into a remembrance of our own soul’s natural rhythm, flowing in unity with the cosmos.
-= The Soma Experience =-
Portia Tang – Vocals, percussion, synth
Michael Green – Soprano & bass clarinet, yidaki
Mat Creedon – Singing bowls, guitar, ocarina, percussion
-= Evening Flow =-
6.30pm - Studio space opens for settling in and intro
7.00pm - 8.30pm - Sound bath starts
-= Bring with you =-
Wear comfortable loose clothing that allows movement with ease
We provide yoga mats and blankets but do bring your own if you feel that is more comfortable for you.
An eye-mask is recommended but not essentialLet the currents of sound carry you home.
-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $45 + booking fee ($55 at the door).
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Sunday 2 March 2025
5.30pm - 6.45pm
@ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067 (map)
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
A Sonic Immersion
Omnisutra returns to Open Space with another mesmerising sonic journey - this time transporting you to the mystical realms of ancient Egypt. Come join us for an auditory and spiritual odyssey through a musical rendition of the Book of the Dead, the ancient Egyptian collection of hymns, spells, and prayers designed to guide souls through the afterlife. Through music, we summon the energies of the gods, illuminating the path from mortality to eternity.
The divine forces invoked include Ra, the primordial sun god, who journeys across the sky each day, battling darkness and renewing life; Osiris, the ruler of the underworld and deity of resurrection, who teaches the mysteries of rebirth; Isis, the goddess of magic and wisdom, whose voice carries the secrets of creation and healing; and Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky, war, and kingship. Their stories echo through time, resonating within the soundscape of this ritualistic performance.
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The musical ensemble Omnisutra brings this ancient text to life through an alchemy of sonic elements. Composed of four visionary artists, Omnisutra blends voice, instrument and electronic textures creating an immersive, otherworldly atmosphere:
• Gavin Shri Amneon – A mystic, vocalist and percussionist Gavin has invoked the gods of ancient civilisations in voice and music for over three decades, exploring in sound the mysteries of the soul.
• Portia Tang – A trained vocalist, jazz singer and singing teacher, Portia’s ethereal chants summon the voices of the past, infusing each note with sacred resonance.
• Will Thompson – An oud player who has worked with Gavin for many years, Will’s improvised runs on this ancient instrument bring the past of ancient Egypt to life.
• Michael Green – On bass and soprano clarinet Michael evokes the sounds of the soul as it journeys through the afterlife paying obeisance to the Gods.
This performance is more than a concert—it is a ritual, an offering, and a passageway into the mysteries of existence. Let the voices of the gods rise and the vibrations of eternity guide you through this sonic invocation.
-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $45 + booking fee ($55 at the door).
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
-= Location =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.